Taxes February 6, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Rules on Clean Fuel Tax Credit
The Treasury Department and the IRS released proposed regulations Feb. 3 on the clean fuel production credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes April 25, 2025
Poll Says Trump Should Slow His Roll on Tax Hike Talk
President Donald Trump has said he's open to the idea of raising taxes, particularly on America's top earners; however, a recent poll shows voters are concerned about the prospect of tax hikes and would like to see Trump's 2017 tax cuts kept in place.
Taxes April 24, 2025
How CPAs Can Maximize the Impact of Clean Energy Tax Credits
Accountants can play a crucial role in helping their clients take full advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act's clean energy tax credits through strategic planning.
Taxes April 24, 2025
Trump Says Millionaire Tax Would Push Wealthy to Leave the U.S.
The president said imposing a higher tax rate on millionaires would spur the country’s richest to leave the U.S., downplaying an idea that is under discussion in some Republican circles as a way to pay for an economic package.
Taxes April 24, 2025
He Can’t ‘Raise Taxes on a Whim’: 12 States Ask Court to Halt Trump Tariffs
A dozen states filed a federal lawsuit on April 23 challenging the Trump administration’s imposition of sweeping tariffs, arguing the president trampled on Congress’ powers to raise taxes.
Taxes April 24, 2025
First-Quarter Tax Lobbying Explodes as Reconciliation Package Looms
There were more than 300 new lobbying registrations—disclosures firms file when they acquire new clients—citing tax policy issues, up more than 200% compared to the first quarter last year and more than 260% compared to the previous quarter.
Taxes April 23, 2025
Ex-Treasury Secretary Says Trump ‘Attack’ on IRS Risks $1 Trillion Revenue Hit
Lawrence Summers said that the Trump administration’s moves to downsize the IRS, along with other changes, are likely to incentivize reduced tax-payment compliance.
Taxes April 22, 2025
Millionaire Tax Would Generate About $400 Billion in Revenue
A Republican proposal to tax income over $1 million at a 40% rate could generate around $400 billion over a decade, according to estimates from the Budget Lab at Yale and the Tax Foundation.
Taxes April 22, 2025
California Could Give Tax Credit to Businesses for Cleaning Up After Homeless
Sacramento Assemblywoman Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove, highlighted a new bill this week that would give a tax credit to business owners who say they have to spend money cleaning up after people who camp out on or near their properties.
Taxes April 22, 2025
Now’s the Time to Adjust Tax Withholdings on Your Paycheck, IRS Urges
By checking tax withholding, individuals can prevent having to owe additional money and any potential penalties at tax time.
Taxes April 21, 2025
Harvard is Taking the Trump Administration to Court
After the feds froze more than $2 billion in grants to the Cambridge campus and threatened its tax-exempt status, Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in Massachusetts federal court.
Payroll April 21, 2025
Want to Take Home $100K After Taxes? Here’s How Much You Need to Earn
A study by GoBankingRates found that nationally the average person needed to earn $130,000 to take home $100,000 after factoring in federal and state income taxes.
IRS April 19, 2025
Bessent Replaces Acting IRS Commissioner in Musk Power Struggle
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appointed his deputy, Michael Faulkender, as the next acting chief of the IRS after reports the current leader of the agency, Gary Shapley, had been installed at the urging of Elon Musk without Bessent’s knowledge.